Gregorio S. Araneta

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Gregorio S. Araneta
Born	April 19, 1869 Molo, Iloilo City, Philippines
Died	May 9, 1930 Manila, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Other names	Don Gregorio Araneta y Soriano
Occupation	lawyer and businessman

Gregorio S. Araneta, also known as Don Gregorio Araneta y Soriano (April 19, 1869 – May 9, 1930), was a Filipino lawyer, businessman, nationalist and patriot, who served his country and people during the Spanish colonization and American occupation.^[1]

In 1891, he graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in law. He experienced firsthand the abuses of the Spanish authorities and later defended prominent Filipinos accused of financially supporting the Katipunan.

He became the secretary of the Malolos Congress under Emilio Aguinaldo. He died on May 9, 1930 of myocardial infarction.

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